December 3rd, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
cbm is an international Christian development organization, committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest countries of the world.
These are the most forgotten people in the world.
Children who aren’t given the chance to go to school because they can’t see, can’t walk or can’t hear. Moms [...]
December 3rd, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
As parents, we need to know about alcohol and other drugs so that we can provide our children with current and correct information. If we have a working knowledge of common drugs, know their effects on the mind and body, and the symptoms of their use, we can discuss these subjects intelligently [...]
December 1st, 2009 Gala Royale Heart and Stroke
Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best things you can do for your heart health. A healthy eating plan means eating when you’re hungry and stopping when you’ve had enough. It includes creating healthy meals from the Four Food groups as outlined in Canada’s Food Guide: vegetables and fruit; [...]
November 30th, 2009 Limb-sparing surgery, which has been taking the place of amputation for bone and soft tissue sarcomas of the lower limb in recent years, may not provide much or even any additional benefit to patients according to a new review.
The analysis, published in the September 15, 2009 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American [...]
November 26th, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
Peer support volunteers have been there too
The Peer Support program is a one-to-one, telephone-based support service that matches people who are living through cancer with others who have had cancer in the recent past.
A service for people living with cancer
The Peer Support program is designed to help people living with cancer over [...]
November 26th, 2009 Funds raised from the event will go toward a Birthing Suite within York Central’s Family Birthing Centre.
York Central Hospital Foundation appreciates all the support from the community and the hospital.
November 18th, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
While the Toronto Humane Society remains under investigation and their status to conduct and participate in animal cruelty investigations suspended, the Ontario SPCA has created a network of support for Toronto to respond to allegations of neglect, abuse and abandoned animals.
Since the suspension of the Toronto Humane Society, the Ontario SPCA has [...]
November 18th, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
Multiple sclerosis is a complex disease. While it is most often diagnosed in young adults, aged 15 to 40, we know that it affects children, some as young as two years old. The impact is felt by family, friends and by the community. MS is unpredictable, affecting vision, hearing, memory, balance and [...]
November 18th, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
The Arthritis Society encourages all people living with arthritis to be informed and involved in their treatment process and to be an active participant when it comes to leading as healthful a life as possible.
We know the importance of understanding the specific details when faced with important decisions about treatments and therapies [...]
November 18th, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
Every year, thousands of Canadians take part in special events and activities in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. These events range from bake sales and dinner parties to the Foundation’s largest event of the year – the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure.
Join the Foundation in [...]